Emergency Notification

The Public Works Surface Water Management (SWM) and Road Maintenance divisions partner with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to reduce threats from major flooding and to improve emergency response to citizens, businesses, and agencies during times of flood events.

DEM uses the SnoCoAlerts to warn the public of emergencies. When threatened areas have been identified, DEM loads data about these areas into AlertSense" in order to notify residents of flood conditions. DEM also works with the Sheriff’s Office on evacuations, as they are needed.